A MAN in his 60s has been killed in a workplace accident in Co Donegal.
The tragedy happened at a premises in Ballyshannon at approximately 1pm.
No details of the incident have been released yet.
Gardai have confirmed the Health and Safety Authority were notified and attended the scene.
The man’s body was removed from the scene and a post mortem will take place.
A file will be prepared for the Coroner’s Court.
A Garda spokesperson confirmed: “Gardai and emergency services responded to a fatal workplace accident at a premises in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal at approximately 1pm today, Wednesday, 29th January 2025.
“A male in his 60s was pronounced deceased at the scene.
“His body was removed from the scene and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
“The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) were notified and attended the scene. A file will be prepared for the Coroner’s Court.”
Separately gardai have sealed off the garden of a house in Co Donegal following reports that human remains may be buried there.
Detectives and forensic officers moved into the grounds of the property in the Oldtown area of Letterkenny at first light this morning.
They began removing a number of items, including a coal bunker, from the garden of the house in question in an attempt to begin a search.
A mini excavator has also been brought into the area and will be moved in shortly to carry out a dig on the site.
Sources have stressed that the investigation has nothing to do with the current owner of the house whose garden is being searched.
The owner of the house has been briefed by Gardai on the matter.
It is understood any human remains which may be on site are of a historical nature.
Gardai have launched the search following a call from a member of the public.
Gardai have been contacted for an official comment on the operation.
